epoch
noun
a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc..
epochs
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pluralof epoch.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Every time we have one of these technical epochs, it puts pressure on the infrastructure, but none of us have ever seen it this dramatic,” said Casado.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Disney Chairman James Gorman said in an interview that Iger’s nearly 20 years in power is framed by two epochs: “Bob 1” and “Bob 2.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
"By examining planetary evolution alongside atmospheric escape across different epochs, we can gain insight into how these processes shape planetary habitability."
From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026
He said Traoré was "offering an alternative, and re-capturing the spirit of two historic epochs":
From BBC ● May 11, 2025
Also, all this changes from textbook to textbook and from person to person, so that some authorities describe seven recent epochs, while others are content with four.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
